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My Rolex 6542 Project

369mafia

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My 1675 finally arrived. Couple pics. Of how it was packed
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The band was a bit too tight on my 7.5" wrist so I added a link from another jubilee I had and it fits nice now

I attempted to swap to my NDT bezel and insert. Could not get the bezel on but the insert fits. Well it's a hair small and could fall out if bumped so I am going to put a small amount of clear silicone to secure it in place

Here is. Few pics with the insert fitted.
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Next would be to age the dial and hands. Maybe a small arrow hand but I need more practice installing hands before I attempt it on this. I may take this further with case work down the line towards a true 6542 but for now I dig it!!






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My 1675 finally arrived. Couple pics. Of how it was packed
3cfcd1d0fd3b34255ac0842a7d33590e.jpg


The band was a bit too tight on my 7.5" wrist so I added a link from another jubilee I had and it fits nice now

I attempted to swap to my NDT bezel and insert. Could not get the bezel on but the insert fits. Well it's a hair small and could fall out if bumped so I am going to put a small amount of clear silicone to secure it in place

Here is. Few pics with the insert fitted.
ba360a84707eebbad8685bc0f018b43f.jpg
e35ffd325a97c09ddc65c3087322b6a5.jpg
208092791c7559647e2644a84603ef90.jpg
2d923d42ca017648a38d781a684957da.jpg


Next would be to age the dial and hands. Maybe a small arrow hand but I need more practice installing hands before I attempt it on this. I may take this further with case work down the line towards a true 6542 but for now I dig it!!






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omfg that is SWEET. love that BEZEL INSERT!

all you need now is a kick ass dial and some case reshaping :O
 

369mafia

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omfg that is SWEET. love that BEZEL INSERT!

all you need now is a kick ass dial and some case reshaping :O


Thanks man. Yes. Really in the air as to mod this one or just leave it as a 1675 and start a 6542 project. I do love the insert though. I do feel that a 6542 is the perfect GMT![emoji1303]


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